Let kids choose their own STEM adventure with the Electric Motors Catalyst box.
If you’re a regular Cool Mom Tech reader, then you know we love STEM-oriented toys for children, especially if they’re so fun and challenging that kids don’t notice they’re educational, like the new Electric Motors Catalyst box. Unlike some of...
3 of our favorite meditation apps to help you keep your chill
If your stress hormones have spiking lately, here are 3 meditation apps we’ve personally tried that can really help you reclaim your thoughts and cultivate a sense of calm and well-being. Because doesn’t that sound great right now? Stop, Breathe &...
How to disable video auto-play on Facebook and Twitter. To save data. And sanity.
I love a hilarious pet video as much as the next person, but when my Facebook and Twitter start overflowing with video recipes, news clips, and ads that play automatically, it gets a little draining. For me and my cell phone data plan. But it turns out you can easily...
Moonlite, the magical device that projects bedtime stories right onto your ceiling.
As much as I love tech that makes my life simpler, easier, and cheaper, sometimes I find a device that just makes life a little more magical. And that’s how I feel about Moonlite, a little gadget gives a modern edge to storytelling. This mini projector use...Hi! We’re Kristen + Liz
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